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Ward Simpson, Steffanie Bjorgan and Claire Ellsworth were at The Irish Harp Monday to very gratefully accept a cheque from pub owner Jovie Joki (second from left).

Maria Mavridis, with Adam Dodridge at Cork's Wine Bar and Eatery on Queen Street after the first lockdown, when they were able to open safely, is hopeful for better days ahead. (File photo) Business owners are fed up.

Dr. Mustafa Hirji As COVID infections surge in Niagara and across Ontario — Premier Doug Ford is calling the current wave of omicron “a tsunami” — the real numbers are likely much greater than being reported.

An incident at Gales Gas Bar in Virgil Sunday has resulted in a plea from the owner for drivers to be more cautious around the gas pumps.

Effective Wednesday, Jan. 5, the town has enacted restrictions according to the provincial measures announced this week. The town, says Lord Mayor Betty Disero, is committed to helping residents remain safe during this new phase of the pandemic.

The town has responded to the restrictions laid out by Ontario Premier Doug Ford Monday, to take effect Wednesday, Jan. 5.

Harriet Stairs When the list of this year’s Order of Canada recipients was posted last Wednesday, Harriet Stairs was one of them, appointed, as the announcement said, for improving women’s opportunities in business, and helping women and youth throug

This photo was from last January, when Niagara Long Term Care had its first outbreak. The message still stands though, for Niagara LTC and all health care workers.

Charles Burland After an almost year-long battle against pancreatic cancer, 54-year-old Charlie Burland of St. Davids passed away Dec. 23. The father of three boys was well-known in the community as a long-time St.

Proud parents Michael Laurence Barde and Jenny Rose with baby Gabriellla Barde, born New Year's Day. A Niagara-on-the-Lake couple have had one of the first babies of 2022..